Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated November 1, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,609 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 83 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,635 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,609; from 2,460 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $226.4M; across 1,635 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 225 with a published date

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Traverse City Track Club Endowment Grants Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Traverse City Track Club Endowment Grants support initiatives that promote health, fitness, and community engagement through running and walking.	Not published	Varies
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy (14-24) Ser Metro Detroit Jobs for Progress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Luther I Replogle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant supports organizations in metro areas like Boston and Washington, DC, focusing on youth, women with children, and those in long-term poverty.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Alchemist Foundation Grant Alchemist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alchemist Foundation is a private foundation created by John & Jen Kimmich, co-founders of the Alchemist Brewery, to expand economic & educational opportunity for local youth.	Not published	Varies
YSA Youth Grants (Youth Service America Partnership) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowers young changemakers ages 5 to 25 to take action against childhood hunger through a partnership with Youth Service America (YSA).	Not published	Varies
Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Support not-for-profit projects, programs, and organizations working to improve the quality of life of Steuben County youth	Not published	$5K – $25K
Adam Thielen Youth Football Camp The Thielen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual youth football camp providing one-on-one instruction, leadership development, and character building to inspire youth to reach their full potential.	Not published	Varies
AIM Design Challenge AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual competition for students and youth to design solutions addressing youth mental health challenges.	Not published	Varies
Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action Across Countries in Africa (Templeton Foundation Grant) Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1.6M A three-year, $1.6 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to foster the development of compassion and action in one million youth across countries in Africa through Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth program.	Not published	$25K – $1.6M
Caroline M. and Clayton Lee Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
L+EARN Internship Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · $16 – $4K A paid, 12-week part-time internship at the Project Lemonade Store where youth gain hands-on job experience, career confidence, and develop essential employment skills.	Rolling	$16 – $4K
Mexican Students at NASA US Mexico Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The US-Mexico Foundation provides financial support for Mexican students interested in pursuing STEM careers to attend programs conducted by NASA.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Preference is given to organizations exhibiting:	Not published	Varies
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (360887) Grant FORECAST US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants aim to address local drug crises by supporting initiatives that prevent and reduce opioid and methamphetamine use among youth aged 12-18.	Not published	Up to $75K
Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants aim to foster community-minded leaders among students in Oregon.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Grotto Foundation Grant Grotto Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grotto Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through community-led initiatives in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant Cyrus M Quigley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant supports tax-exempt organizations that empower young people through initiatives focusing on courage, self-reliance, and service.	Not published	$1K – $8K
MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Grant New York State Office of Mental Health · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Youth Safe Spaces Program aims to address the mental health challenges faced by youth, particularly those aged 12-24, by creating safe spaces for interaction and community engagement.	Not published	$250K – $500K
James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Regranting Program (Youth & Frontline) New Economy Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K NEC's Regranting Program provides small grants ("micro-grants") to youth-led and student-led projects working on a variety of campaigns and initiatives aligned with building a new economy and solidarity economy principles.	Not published	Up to $5K
Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program National Park Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support schools and organizations focused on connecting elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters.	Not published	Varies
HFBC: Community Fund Grant Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HFBC Community Fund Grant supports local organizations in Bartholomew County, distributing over $700,000 annually to promote positive change and development.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Partner Capacity Grant The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tower Foundation is a family foundation that helps children, adolescents, and young people affected by intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and/or substance use disorders.	Not published	Varies
Kids in Motion Grant Program The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids in Motion Grant Program by The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation aims to empower underserved children in Indian River County, Florida, through health, fitness, nutrition, and enrichment initiatives.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for youth programs

Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for youth programs award?

Of the 3,609 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of November 1, 2026, 1,635 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for youth programs?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are City of Boston (11), Midland Area Community Foundation (11), Communitygiving (10), Michigan 4-H Foundation (10), and Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (9). In all, 2,460 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,609 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 225 have a published upcoming deadline, 1,095 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,199 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for youth programs?

Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.

Who funds youth programs?

Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.

Who is eligible to apply for youth program grants?

Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.

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